Grounding a Chain Link Fence

[barclayd]

Is there a standard that can be used for grounding a chain link fence?
We are installing a 10' High fence (with razor wire on top) around a generator cluster, and want it to be properly grounded. I have seen ground rods, bonding conductors, etc installed on fences around utility substations, but need to know if there is a standard we can reference.
thank you
db

 

[haskindm]

I don't think this is an NEC issue. The fence is grounded by the fact that it is installed in an on the earth. Is it likely to become energized? If so, it may be a good idea to BOND it to the electrical system grounding conductor. A long conversation with the AHJ for your jurisdiction may be in order. You also may want to reference the NESC which is the standard for utility installations.

 

[petersonra]

what better ground could you have then a series of pipes concreted into the ground interconnected with hundreds of wires?

it of course is not a grounding electrode according to the NEC.

does the code require such a structure to be grounded?

 

[jim dungar]

The last time I worked on a fence ground, I downloaded a copy of "Design Guide for Rural Substations".

It is over 700 pages in size and available from:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service​

RUS BULLETIN 1724E-300​

 

[jtester]

Jim D is on the right track. The NESC specifies fences that need to be grounded, and offers specific direction how. If you aren't governed by the NESC, it might not be a problem, but it wouldn't hurt.

Jim T